Romanifesto Modern Lessons from Classical Politics【電子書籍】[ Asa Bennett ]

＜p＞Despite the last days of Rome being around 1,500 years ago, the shadow of its empire ? and what those who lived in it had to say ? still looms large over modern politics.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Indeed, we would not think of 'politics' as it is without our Classical ancestors. The word comes directly from the ancient Greek word polis, which refers to a city or state. Someone who had to take charge came to be known as a politikos. The Roman political scene was fuelled by ambition, ego and self-interest. People sought to get ahead by striking backroom deals or shaky alliances that would soon fall apart. Politicians were happy to stab each other in the back ? and the front for that matter ? if necessary.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Politics may be less bloody these days, but in many ways things are still the same. In our rush to keep on top of events, it is worth looking back to the Romans to understand what is going on.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This book delves into these similarities to examine what today's politicos can learn from their ．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る